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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday 0800-1730 x2, 0800-1800 x2. However this at any time may become 24/7 at needs of service.
An exciting opportunity has opened for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual to join the Theatre team at
NVACH. The successful candidate will be working across multiple specialties within the perioperative environment to deliver
safe and effective care to patients and assisting with day to day tasks that maintain the smooth running of operating
lists.
The specialties covered by the department include but are not limited to: General surgery, Orthopaedics,
Ophthalmics, ENT, Urology, Gynaecology, Pain Service and Dental. Your role will include adherence to national and
local policies and protocols, assisting registered practitioners and medical practitioners with delivery of care, using
medical equipment (including reporting of broken items,) preparing equipment and sundries for operating lists and
any other task that might be assigned to you.
It is expected that you will complete a competency programme for HCSW’s in the perioperative environment and
that when you have acquired the necessary skills and experience, you will also support learners that are new to the
role.
You will be employed by South Sector NHSGGC and therefore will be working across multiple sites around
Glasgow. Experience is desirable but not necessary. Training will be provided.
Informal contact Luke O’Sullivan Senior Charge Nurse Education Co-Ordinator Luke.osullivan2@nhs.scot 0141 347
8456
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
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This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.